Safe Schools Summit

What is the Safe Schools Summit?

SDUSD Safe Schools Summit is a student-led effort to empower youth with the knowledge, resources, and skills to make their schools safer for all students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

At this summit, middle and high school students will learn about LGBTQIA issues, such as resisting homophobia and transphobia; how bias-based behavior and discriminatory practices in schools negatively impact LGBTQIA students and their allies; and how to stand in solidarity with LGBTQIA students. This youth-led and youth-focused conference will feature student speakers, workshops, resource tables, and free meals!

What are the goals of the summit?

-Offer students a safe and supportive environment to explore and utilize tools and resources for improving their school climates.

-Provide students with networking opportunities and strategies for promoting more inclusive and equitable environments for students in their school and community.

-Empower students to change the climate of bullying and harassment in their schools.

-Build solidarity and unity across identities.

Who is leading the summit?

LGBTQIA Education and Advocacy and SDUSD GSA Collaborative leaders will facilitate workshops and activities for students on how to make their schools safer for all. The summit will also feature a diverse array of workshops facilitated by a few community partners.

Who is this summit for?

ALL students Gr. 6-12 who want to make schools safer, more affirming, and inclusive for ALL students, especially LGBTQIA youth.

When and where is the summit being held?

The summit is being held on Saturday, May 20, 2017, 8am-3pm at the Harold J. Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress St., 92110.

The schedule and list of workshops will be released on Friday, May 12th.